RuPaul's Drag Race (season 5)

*RuPaul's Drag Race*
RuPaul's Drag Race
Season 5
	Promotional poster for season five
Hosted by	RuPaul
Judges	RuPaul; Michelle Visage; Santino Rice;
No. of contestants	14
Winner	Jinkx Monsoon
Runner-up	Alaska; Roxxxy Andrews;
Miss Congeniality	Ivy Winters
Companion show	RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked!
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	14
Release
Original network	Logo TV
Original release	January 28 –; May 6, 2013
Season chronology
	← Previous; Season 4 Next →; Season 6
	List of episodes

The fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race began airing on January 28, 2013, with a 90-minute premiere episode.

As this season's winner, Jinkx Monsoon walked away with the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" along with a sickening supply of Colorevolution Cosmetics, a one-of-a-kind trip courtesy of AlandChuck.travel, a headlining spot on Logo's Drag Race Tour featuring Absolut Vodka and a cash prize of $100,000. Santino Rice and Michelle Visage were back as judges at the panel.^[1]

The theme song playing during the runway every episode is "I Bring the Beat", while the song playing during the credits is "The Beginning". Both songs are from RuPaul's album Glamazon.

This is the first-ever series in the show's history to feature a double elimination or a double sashay between two contestants, Honey Mahogany and Vivienne Pinay. It is also the first series to feature a queen, Coco Montrese, lip-sync for their life four times and send 3 people home. This is also the first series where RuPaul allowed fans to vote for a winner.

The winner of the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race was Jinkx Monsoon, with Alaska and Roxxxy Andrews being the runners-up, and Ivy Winters being crowned season 5's Miss Congeniality by fans.

Contestants

Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.

Contestant	Age	Hometown	Outcome
Jinkx Monsoon	24	Seattle, Washington	Winner
Alaska^[a]	27	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Runners-up
Roxxxy Andrews	28	Orlando, Florida	Runners-up
Detox^[b]	27	Los Angeles, California	4th Place
Coco Montrese	37	Las Vegas, Nevada	5th Place
Alyssa Edwards	32	Mesquite, Texas	6th Place
Ivy Winters	26	New York City, New York	7th Place^[c]
Jade Jolie	25	Gainesville, Florida	8th Place
Lineysha Sparx	24	San Juan, Puerto Rico	9th Place
Honey Mahogany	29	San Francisco, California	10th/11th Place^[d]
Vivienne Pinay	26	New York City, New York	10th/11th Place^[d]
Monica Beverly Hillz	27	Owensboro, Kentucky	12th Place
Serena ChaCha	21	Tallahassee, Florida	13th Place
Penny Tration	39	Cincinnati, Ohio	14th Place

^ Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 is simply known as Alaska on the show.
^ Detox Icunt is simply known as Detox on the show.
^ Ivy Winters was voted Miss Congeniality.
^ In episode 4 both queens were eliminated from the competition.

Contestant progress

Legend:

Jinkx Monsoon won RuPaul's Drag Race.

Alaska and Roxxxy Andrews were the runners-up.

Ivy Winters was voted Miss Congeniality (Miss C) by viewers.

WIN indicates the contestant won the challenge in that episode.

SAFE indicates that the contestant was declared safe by the judges in that episode.

BTM (Bottom) indicates that the contestant had to lip sync in that episode.

ELIM (Eliminated) indicates that the contestant was eliminated in that episode.

Guest, indicates that the contestant returned as a guest in that episode.

Progress of contestants including rank/position in each episode
Contestant	Episode
Contestant	1^[2]	2^[3]	3^[4]	4^[5]	5^[6]	6^[7]	7^[8]	8^[9]	9^[10]	10^[11]	11^[12]	12^[13]	14^[14]
Jinkx Monsoon	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	WIN	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	WIN	SAFE	BTM	SAFE	Winner
Alaska	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	WIN	SAFE	SAFE	WIN	SAFE	Runner-up
Roxxxy Andrews	WIN	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	BTM	SAFE	SAFE	WIN	SAFE	SAFE	Runner-up
Detox	SAFE	SAFE	WIN	SAFE	BTM	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	BTM	ELIM		Guest
Coco Montrese	SAFE	SAFE	BTM	SAFE	SAFE	BTM	WIN	SAFE	BTM	ELIM			Guest
Alyssa Edwards	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	WIN	SAFE	SAFE	BTM	BTM	ELIM				Guest
Ivy Winters	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	WIN	SAFE	ELIM					Miss C
Jade Jolie	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	ELIM							Guest
Lineysha Sparx	SAFE	WIN	SAFE	SAFE	ELIM								Guest
Honey Mahogany	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	ELIM									Guest
Vivienne Pinay	SAFE	SAFE	SAFE	ELIM									Guest
Monica Beverly Hillz	SAFE	BTM	ELIM										Guest
Serena ChaCha	BTM	ELIM											Guest
Penny Tration	ELIM												Guest

Lip syncs

Episode	Contestants			Song	Eliminated
1	Penny Tration	vs.	Serena ChaCha	"Party in the U.S.A." (Miley Cyrus)	Penny Tration
2	Monica Beverly Hillz	vs.	Serena ChaCha	"Only Girl (In the World)" (Rihanna)	Serena ChaCha
3	Coco Montrese	vs.	Monica Beverly Hillz	"When I Grow Up" (The Pussycat Dolls)	Monica Beverly Hillz
4	Honey Mahogany	vs.	Vivienne Pinay	"Oops!... I Did It Again" (Britney Spears)	Honey Mahogany
4	Honey Mahogany	vs.	Vivienne Pinay	"Oops!... I Did It Again" (Britney Spears)	Vivienne Pinay
5	Detox	vs.	Lineysha Sparx	"Take Me Home" (Cher)	Lineysha Sparx
6	Coco Montrese	vs.	Jade Jolie	"I'm So Excited" (The Pointer Sisters)	Jade Jolie
7	Alyssa Edwards	vs.	Roxxxy Andrews	"Whip My Hair" (Willow Smith)	None
8	Alyssa Edwards	vs.	Ivy Winters	"Ain't Nothin' Goin' On but the Rent" (Gwen Guthrie)	Ivy Winters
9	Alyssa Edwards	vs.	Coco Montrese	"Cold Hearted" (Paula Abdul)	Alyssa Edwards
10	Coco Montrese	vs.	Detox	"(It Takes) Two to Make It Right" (Seduction)	Coco Montrese
11	Detox	vs.	Jinkx Monsoon	"Malambo No. 1" (Yma Sumac)	Detox
12	Alaska vs. Jinkx Monsoon vs. Roxxxy Andrews			"The Beginning" (RuPaul)	None

The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the bottom two.

The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the bottom two.

The contestant was eliminated after their third time in the bottom two.

The contestant was eliminated after their fourth time in the bottom two.

Guest judges

Listed in chronological order:^[1]

Camille Grammer, television personality
Mike Ruiz, photographer
Kristen Johnston, actress
Juliette Lewis, actress and singer
Coco, model
Paulina Porizkova, model and actress
Chaz Bono, writer and activist
Travis Wall, dancer
Julie Brown, actress-comedian
Downtown Julie Brown, actress and MTV VJ
La Toya Jackson, singer
The Pointer Sisters (Anita and Ruth), girl group
Leslie Jordan, actor
Jeffrey Moran, Absolut Vodka marketing/branding executive
Aubrey O’Day, singer
Joan Van Ark, actress
María Conchita Alonso, singer/songwriter and actress
Jamie-Lynn Sigler, actress and singer
Clinton Kelly, fashion stylist
George Kotsiopoulos, editor and fashion consultant
Marg Helgenberger, actress
Bob Mackie, fashion designer

Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage:

Episode 4:

Nick Lazzarini, dancer and winner of So You Think You Can Dance Season 1

Episode 5:

Ian Drew, Entertainment Director of Us Weekly

Episode 6:

Lucian Piane, composer and record producer

Episode 7:

Deven Green, comedian and musician
Nadya Ginsberg, comedian, actress, and writer
Bruce Vilanch, writer and actor

Episode 9:

Wilmer Valderrama, actor

Episode 11:

Davina Foxx, drag queen expert
Kiera Grice, Mountain Dew Rep

Episode 12:

Gloria Allred, lawyer
Mathu Andersen, make-up artist and photographer
Candis Cayne, actress and performance artist

Episode 13:

Latrice Royale, contestant on season 4 and All Stars 1
Willam, contestant on season 4
Sharon Needles. winner of season 4

Episode 14:

Latrice Royale, contestant on season 4 and All Stars 1

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date
52	1	"RuPaullywood or Bust"	January 28, 2013 (2013-01-28)
For the first time ever fourteen new queens begin their quests for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar." Guest Judges: Camille Grammer and Mike Ruiz Mini-Challenge: Underwater photoshoot Mini-Challenge Winner: Detox Main Challenge: Going dumpster diving to make a dress that brings out Hollywood realness and glamor Challenge Winner: Roxxxy Andrews Main Challenge Prize: Custom gown by Marco Marco and immunity from the next elimination Bottom Two: Penny Tration and Serena ChaCha Lip Sync Song: "Party in the U.S.A." by Miley Cyrus Eliminated: Penny Tration Farewell message: "You ARE ALL STARS smooches PT"
53	2	"Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza"	February 4, 2013 (2013-02-04)
Guest Judges: Kristen Johnston and Juliette Lewis Mini-Challenge: Lip synch to one of RuPaul's songs (Tranny Chaser, Ladyboy, Peanut Butter) with only your mouth visible. Mini-Challenge Winners: Serena ChaCha, Detox, Ivy Winters Main Challenge: Lip synch and re-enact a famous scene from a past season of RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked Runway Theme: Best Drag Challenge Winner: Lineysha Sparx Main Challenge Prize: A custom latex garment from Syren Latex and immunity from the next elimination Bottom Two: Monica Beverly Hillz and Serena ChaCha Lip Sync Song: "Only Girl (In the World)" by Rihanna Eliminated: Serena ChaCha Farewell Message: "God bless America, Viva Panama, Keep bearing light QUEENS xoxo Serena ChaCha"
54	3	"Draggle Rock"	February 11, 2013 (2013-02-11)
Guest Judges: Coco Austin and Paulina Porizkova Mini-Challenge: Create a mannequin doll in pairs for "America's Junior Drag Superstar" pageant Mini-Challenge Winners: Alaska and Lineysha Sparx Main Challenge: Split into two teams and star in children's TV Shows Runway Theme: Pretty in Pink Challenge Winner: Detox Main Challenge Prize: Wig wardrobe from New Attitude Wigs Bottom Two: Coco Montrese and Monica Beverly Hillz Lip Sync Song: "When I Grow Up" by The Pussycat Dolls Eliminated: Monica Beverly Hillz Farewell Message: "Love all of u guys, And never be a victim -♡- Monica Beverly Hillz"
55	4	"Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?"	February 18, 2013 (2013-02-18)
Guest Judges: Chaz Bono and Travis Wall Mini-Challenge: Soul Train dance-off Mini-Challenge Winners: Jinkx Monsoon and Coco Montrese Main Challenge: Divide into two teams each tasked with performing a different act of a ballet about RuPaul's life Runway Theme: Divalicious Challenge Winner: Alyssa Edwards Main Challenge Prize: A custom feather headpiece from Mother Plucker and immunity from the next elimination Bottom Two: Honey Mahogany and Vivienne Pinay Lip Sync Song: "Oops!... I Did It Again" by Britney Spears Eliminated: Honey Mahogany and Vivienne Pinay Farewell Message — Honey Mahogany: "Keep on loving each other, we will meet again, I can't wait. All my l♡ve, Honey Mahogany" Farewell Message — Vivienne Pinay: "I love all my girls! Here's to the revolution of the FISH! ♡ Always, Vivienne Pinay"
56	5	"Snatch Game"	February 25, 2013 (2013-02-25)
The queens compete in a star-studded TV game show that showcases their celebrity impersonations. Guest Judges: Julie Brown and Downtown Julie Brown Mini-Challenge: Style a cuddler into a red carpet ready look for an Us Weekly fashion face-off Mini-Challenge Winners: Alyssa Edwards, Detox, Roxxxy Andrews Main Challenge: Celebrity impersonations in a Match Game-style setting (Snatch Game) Runway Theme: Deadliest Snatch Glamor Challenge Winner: Jinkx Monsoon Main Challenge Prize: Custom jewel package from Fierce Drag Jewels Bottom Two: Detox and Lineysha Sparx Lip Sync Song: "Take Me Home" by Cher Eliminated: Lineysha Sparx Farewell Message: "Latino shade. It was a pleasure to meet you girls, Thanks for your friendship. XOXO Kiss and hugs! Lineysha Sparx"
57	6	"Can I Get An Amen?"	March 4, 2013 (2013-03-04)
The queens test their vocal abilities as they sing in RuPaul's 1980s "We Are The World"-inspired charity single. Guest Judges: La Toya Jackson and The Pointer Sisters (Anita and Ruth) Mini-Challenge: Apply drag makeup in the dark Mini-Challenge Winner: Detox Main Challenge: Record a "We Are the World"-inspired anthem entitled "Can I Get An Amen?" Runway Theme: Presenting Their Favorite Body Part Challenge Winner: Ivy Winters Main Challenge Prize: A Flight 001 luggage package Bottom Two: Coco Montrese and Jade Jolie Lip Sync Song: "I'm So Excited" by The Pointer Sisters Eliminated: Jade Jolie Farewell Message: "Cheers to my fish, fabulous and fierce sisters. I ♡ you all, Jade J."
58	7	"RuPaul Roast"	March 11, 2013 (2013-03-11)
The queens' comedy skills are put on the spot as they must roast RuPaul and the celebrity judges in front of a live audience. Guest Judges: Leslie Jordan and Jeffrey Moran Mini-Challenge: "Reading is Fundamental" Mini-Challenge Winner: Alaska Main Challenge: Roast RuPaul, as well as the judges and fellow queens, in front of a live audience Challenge Winner: Coco Montrese Main Challenge Prize: A custom gown from Sequin Queen Bottom Two: Alyssa Edwards and Roxxxy Andrews Lip Sync Song: "Whip My Hair" by Willow Smith Eliminated: None
59	8	"Scent of a Drag Queen"	March 18, 2013 (2013-03-18)
The queens create, market and film a commercial for their own signature fragrance. Guest Judges: Aubrey O'Day and Joan Van Ark Mini-Challenge: Whatcha Packin' – Match male models wearing the same pairs of Andrew Christian underwear Mini-Challenge Winner: Ivy Winters Main Challenge: Create, market, and film a commercial for a signature fragrance Challenge Winner: Alaska Main Challenge Prize: A selection of handmade corsets from Corset Connection Bottom Two: Alyssa Edwards and Ivy Winters Lip Sync Song: "Ain't Nothin' Goin' on But the Rent" by Gwen Guthrie Eliminated: Ivy Winters Farewell Message: "Love you girls so much!! You always have a friend in me! XOXO Ivy"
60	9	"Drama Queens"	April 1, 2013 (2013-04-01)
The competition gets spicy as the queens star with Wilmer Valderrama in a sexy Latin telenovela acting challenge. Guest Judges: María Conchita Alonso and Jamie-Lynn Sigler Mini-Challenge: Creating fake 'sob stories' and producing real tears in front of RuPaul Mini-Challenge Winners: Detox and Alyssa Edwards Main Challenge: Star in a faux Latin telenovela alongside Wilmer Valderrama Runway Theme: Spanish Telenovela Realness Challenge Winner: Jinkx Monsoon Main Challenge Prize: A pair of fur coats from Fabulous-Furs Bottom Two: Alyssa Edwards and Coco Montrese Lip Sync Song: "Cold Hearted" by Paula Abdul Eliminated: Alyssa Edwards Farewell Message: "The sky is the limit when your ♡ 's in it. Don't dream it, be it. Always and forever, Alyssa"
61	10	"Super Troopers"	April 8, 2013 (2013-04-08)
Guest Judges: Clinton Kelly and George Kotsiopoulos Mini-Challenge: Last as long as possible in drag booty camp with a fitness trainer Mini-Challenge Winner: Alaska Main Challenge: Military-to-drag makeover/color guard performance Challenge Winner: Roxxxy Andrews Main Challenge Prize: A shopping spree at American Apparel Bottom Two: Coco Montrese and Detox Lip Sync Song: "(It Takes) Two to Make It Right" by Seduction Eliminated: Coco Montrese Farewell Message: "I love you all, Give them hell girls. Love, Coco M"
62	11	"Sugar Ball"	April 15, 2013 (2013-04-15)
The race gets sticky and sweet, when the queens compete in a pageant of candy inspired couture. Guest Judges: Marg Helgenberger and Bob Mackie Mini-Challenge: Everybody Loves Puppets. Mini-Challenge Winner: Alaska Main Challenge: Design three outfits for the Sugar Ball: Super Duper Sweet 16, Sugar Mama – Executive Realness, and Candy Couture Challenge Winner: Alaska Main Challenge Prize: A private portrait session with Austin Young Bottom Two: Detox and Jinkx Monsoon Lip Sync Song: "Malambo No. 1" by Yma Sumac Eliminated: Detox Farewell Message: "Condragulations grillz! Go F***** Kill Them! Rolaskatox 4EVAAAHH! ♡ Detox*"
63	12	"The Final Three, Hunty"	April 22, 2013 (2013-04-22)
Special Guests: Gloria Allred, Candis Cayne and Mathu Anderson Main Challenge: Star in RuPaul's music video "The Beginning" and shoot a courtroom scene Lip Sync Song: "The Beginning" by RuPaul
64	13	"Countdown to the Crown"	April 29, 2013 (2013-04-29)
A look back on the highlights, low-lights, and previously unseen footage from the season as we race toward the climactic crowning of America's Next Drag Superstar. With guest appearances by Latrice Royale, Willam, and Sharon Needles.
65	14	"Reunited!"	May 6, 2013 (2013-05-06)
Wigs fly as the queens discuss the drama of the season. Plus, both "America's Next Drag Superstar" and "Miss Congeniality" are crowned. The episode was filmed on May 1, 2013 at the El Portal Theater, Los Angeles, California.^[15] Finals venue: El Portal Theater, Los Angeles, California Miss Congeniality: Ivy Winters Runners-up: Alaska and Roxxxy Andrews Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season Five: Jinkx Monsoon

Reception

The overnight ratings for the fifth-season premiere of Rupaul's Drag Race reinforced the show's position as Logo's juggernaut. "Monday night's 9PM season five premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race worked the ratings runway, averaging a .8 rating in the P18-49 demo. This number represents a 33% increase over Logo's previous top-rated season premiere (fourth-season premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race) and clocks in as the highest-rated season premiere in Logo history.^[16]

Additionally, the 90-minute premiere tallied 565,000 total viewers tuning in to meet the new cast of 14 drag queen hopefuls who will fight it out to be crowned "America's Next Drag Superstar". The fifth-season premiere night of RuPaul's Drag Race and companion series RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked delivered over 1.3 million viewers.^[16]

Furthermore, RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked was the most-watched premiere ever averaging 291,000 total viewers and a .5 rating P18-49. On social media platforms for premiere night, RuPaul's Drag Race and Untucked showed a 136% increase in social activity versus the fourth-season premiere – this includes tweets, Facebook posts and Get Glue check-ins.^[16]

Future appearances

Alaska, Alyssa Edwards, Coco Montrese, Detox and Roxxxy Andrews competed on the second season of All Stars. Coco placed 10th, Alyssa placed 5th, Roxxxy placed 4th and Detox was runner-up with season 7 contestant Katya. Alaska won the competition.^[17]

Alyssa Edwards and Roxxxy Andrews later returned to star as secret lip sync assassins on fifth season of All Stars.

Serena ChaCha competed on the sixth season of All Stars. She was eliminated in the variety show on the first episode; placing 13th.